Question 1

what causes the parotid gland to spasm?

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Parotid spasm: The parotid gland is on of the large glands that makes saliva. The duct or tube that drains it secretes saliva into the mouth from the cheek oposite the second molar. I that tube is blocked or partially blocked, the gland spasms as it tries to secrete the saliva. The tube can be swollen from an inflammatory process or there could be a stone, it could be from dehydration, or it could be from tumor.

Question 2

what can cause the parotid glands to become painful?

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Stones...masses: Inflammatory processes inside the parotid gland can cause pain.  This can be from a stone/sludge blocking the drainage system or from a lump in the gland from a tumor.  Positive signs- reapidly developing swelling, pain, foul taste in the mouth when you press on the face.  Bad signs- change in the movement of the face muscles, trouble swallowing.
Get checked out by an ENT soon.

Question 3

causes of parotid gland nodule ?

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Several: stone and inflammation, adenoma being tumor, malignant tumor.
See ENT and be evaluated.

Question 4

what could cause swollen parotid glands?

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Many things: Viral infection, bacterial infection, tumors from which pleomorphic adenoma would be the first.

Question 5

can lymphoma cause parotid swelling without a tumour?

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Indirectly: Mikulicz syndrome may occur in association with many disorders. visit this site for more information.
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/mikulicz-syndrome/

Question 6

what could cause my parotid gland to swell when i eat?

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Ductal stone?: You can get stones in the salivary duct that drains your parotid gland which can cause the gland to swell and hurt.  You need to see your doctor.  If it is a stone, it will need to be removed.

Question 7

what can cause radiopaque lesions on your parotid glands?

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ENT: The term you refer to is used moreso for xrays, which is not the imaging study of choice for the parotid lesions.

You should see your local ENT if possible to evaluate.  Most parotid "masses" are benign, but a fine needle aspiration would reveal more about a parotid lesion.

Question 8

what causes unilateral parotid swelling. my right one is only slightly bigger than the left. i asked if if was hiv, but i tested neg 4 weeks ago.

Accepted Answer

Slight asymmetry: Maybe they were slightly asymmetric at birth? This is one potential cause.  Another cause might be a slight infection of the gland or even a stone stuck in the duct. Progressive increase in size and or pain will require evaluation by your doc.

Question 9

does liver disease cause parotid swelling?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Generally no, but there are many things which can cause swelling of the parotid glands (spit glands in the cheeks).  You should have it checked out by your md, but in general, painful swelling of the parotid glands can be initially treated with hot compresses, good hydration (lots of water) and sour foods/liquids taken 5-10x/day (vinegar, lemon juice, sour candies, etc).

Question 10

please tell me can digestive disorders cause swollen parotid glands?

Accepted Answer

Parotid glands: There are several conditions that can cause swollen parotid glands.. We cannot make a diagnosis without evaluating your condition.  See an oral surgeon for the parotid gland.  If you are concerned about digestive problems see your primary care or a GI doctor.

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